Our Matariki celebrations at the Marae last week was a fabulous event where children explored a range of different activities as part of the Matariki event.

 The school Kapa Haka group wait for the start of the powhiri

The school tukutuku panels were welcomed back on to the marae.

We made matariki lanterns in the wharekai.

 Some of our kapa haka performers.

 Te Aramoana's tukutuku panel being carried into the wharanui.  The panel tells of our syndicate learning journey.

 Koru Don addresses the gathering.

 A hongi formalises the ending of the powhiri.

 Teacher Doris Lake addresses the gathering.

 Children gather in the waka photo booth.